WWII veteran walks across graduation stage 81 years after getting drafted

Harlan Olson, aged 101, served in France and Germany

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Old guy does something awesome, cool. But why is it important that he’s a WWII veteran? Does that make him more significant, or the achievement more notable, or what?
- Considering WW2 Veterans soon will be all gone, I'd say it's safe to assume it's worth noting.
  
  Not convinced … because the same applies to all 101 years olds.